Living fence posts
| Title | Info |
|---|---|
| Common name | Gumbo limbo tree |
| Scientific name | Bursera simaruba |
| Taxonomic group | Burseraceae |
| Source | Dan L. Perlman |
| Human impacts | Pasture |
| Economic botany | Industrial products |
| Date | 1985 |
| Location | Costa Rica,North America |
Living fence posts, Costa Rica. Rapidly rooting species such as this are frequently planted as live fence stakes in the tropics. These multi-purpose trees not only provide a durable, decay-resistant place to attach fence wire, but their branches may also be used as windbreaks, animal food, and firewood.
